Customs and Border Protection Announces Advice for Travelers Stuck In U.S. Due To Eyjafjallajokull

Washington, D.C. (Apr 17) – Customs and Border Protection has issued an announcement to help those stuck in U.S. airports with expiring travel visas due to the Iceland volcano.

The following is intended for those that know of anyone or in fact themselves stuck in the United States due to air traffic restrictions in Europe:

If the traveler is at the airport and traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and unable to depart due to volcanic activity, travelers should:

1)     Contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office at the airport.

2)     Contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office.

Both agencies have been provided with staff with guidance on the applicable authorities under the VWP in such emergencies.

If traveling under a visa contact the nearest USCUS office. Instructions are normally applicable within a 45 day advance but guidance is being given on these situations will be handled this weekend.

If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status before your authorized stay expires.

Posted by rgrone on April 18, 2010. Filed under Earth Sciences,National News,Science and Tech,Travel,WorldNewsVine. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.